Category Archives: Animals

Owl Pellet

Posted on February 22, 2019 by natureisnurture

Last weekend was a time for raptors at my suburban north Texas home.  First of all, I unintentionally attracted a Cooper’s Hawk to my fence on Saturday.  I had refilled my bird feeder with fresh seed that morning.  Although I … Continue reading →

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Wild Rose Pass

Posted on January 26, 2019 by natureisnurture

A Valentine Ghost Story This post is an excerpt of an article I wrote about nine years ago and I cannot believe I haven’t posted it at Nature is Nurture before now. I suppose the theme is a little more … Continue reading →

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Call of the Crows

Posted on January 19, 2019 by natureisnurture

The call of the crows can very well be a warning that predators are approaching. Continue reading →

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A Squirrel? A Bird? No, it’s a Frog!

Posted on August 13, 2018 by natureisnurture
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What to Expect When Your A/C Goes Out in 100+ Temps

Posted on July 23, 2018 by natureisnurture

Hopefully this is a somewhat humorous and enlightening post regarding what I’ve learned firsthand this week living without air conditioning.  We live in Texas, it is mid-July, and the daily temps, unfortunately, have reached 107+ every day this week.    … Continue reading →

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Deer Resistant Gardening

Posted on February 25, 2018 by natureisnurture

Recently my husband and I took a quick weekend trip to East Texas to get a glimpse of what retirement might look like should we choose the area.  If you haven’t had the pleasure of visiting the piney woods of … Continue reading →

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Benefits of the Opossum

Posted on March 7, 2017 by natureisnurture

I like opossums.  I’m sure this is probably an unusual statement coming from me, a person who has lived all of her life in an urban area.  I am rural at heart, but alas, I was born, raised and continue … Continue reading →

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Non-Toxic Houseplants

Posted on February 13, 2017 by natureisnurture

This post is a quick turnaround response to my former article entitled, Houseplants to Brighten Your Winter.   You see, as a person who enjoys and respects all forms of nature, especially our children and pets, it was reasonably assumed I featured only … Continue reading →

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Cat Grass

Posted on January 13, 2016 by natureisnurture

Since most of us are in the midst of winter and our lawns are yellow, brown or bare, our outdoor and indoor/outdoor cats may not have much greenery to partake of.  While the jury is out regarding the benefits of … Continue reading →

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A Dog Named Chumpie

Posted on September 25, 2015 by natureisnurture

Originally published early January 2012 There is a little white dog with reddish-brown spots that lives, unfenced, two doors down from my mom (about 6 acres away). He probably isn’t full bred, but he definitely has a lot of Bud … Continue reading →

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